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Nintendo Reveals “Project Café” as New “Wii U” Console

MovieStinger: "If you were expecting Nintendo to reveal a new super console to go head to head and even beat PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, you’re most likely a little upset with Nintendo’s 2011 press conference."

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CaptainPunch4699d ago

U mad? Lol just kidding the name is pretty ridiculous to say the least.

dktxx24699d ago

The next next wii console is going to be called the "Them", I'm calling it right now.

Anarki4699d ago

I'd still go with "Wii U and him, and her" or "Wii u and 2 others"

paydayp4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

next one e3 in 3years wiiU2 (weyoutoo)

sikbeta4699d ago

At least put a *T* in the middle and you get "Wii-T-U" :P

It really was expecting MORE and it seems like they wanted to sell the Controller alone, because there wasn't any info about the device, not saying price, but at least some specs, or basic stuff...

nix4699d ago

@sibbeta: if they put "F" in the centre... it will be Wii F U. lol. q;

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king dong4699d ago

no specs, no price, no talk of the on-line... absolutely nothing. vague to say the least.

and i dont know if that controller is going to be even practical for playing say battlefield for example.

not impressed with what i saw in all honesty

LOGICWINS4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

Unless they make it $150-$200, it will do miserably. Every third-party game they announced can be found on EXISTING PS3/360 consoles with better graphics.

The 3DS selling below expectations shows that people aren't falling for Ninty's bullshit anymore.

Morgue4699d ago

Tonight. I think I'm gonna sit in front of my TV and hold an Etch A Sketch in my hands, wave it around and see how quick I tired of it. Maybe weigh myself, pretend to catch fly balls and play golf, maybe even tennis. BUT if I can " PLANK " on it. Then I'm sold.

Reibooi4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

Interesting you bring up the controller. Because the FIRST thing I thought seeing it was that it would be a pain to use as a normal controller for a core game. The analog sticks being above the face buttons alone makes me think I would never wanna use it(But i can't say for sure without holding it in my hands). It looks like it was designed upside down.

The price is also worrying. It's gotta have power in the console itself to equal that of a PS3 or 360 as we saw it playing games from those platforms. But then the controller seems to have a metric butt ton of tech in there and that's gonna jack up the price.

Not to mention the innovation they are trying to push with this controller is gonna be another Wii more then likely. Everyone looks at it now and goes well that's cool and interesting but that's what they said about the Wii before all the devs just ditched it because the games didn't work as well as they should and as a result didn't sell.

I see this working the same way. Sure they showed some interesting ways to use the controller but none of them are better ways to play. Using a normal controller in most of those situations is still the easier, quicker and better option.

Oner4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

By the time the Wii U releases the PS3 should be @ $199 and reportedly the Wii U is only slightly more powerful or equal to the PS3. So they will HAVE to price it competitively to be competitive...also I posted this a little while ago and feel it something that needs to be thought about ~

If you go by "WOW" factor then Nintendo "won" E3 for the Wii U announcement...but that is something for next year (most likely Holiday 2012). So now knowing that information, you would have to re-adjust to say that Sony "won" ultimately. Simply because they have the PS Vita coming THIS year along with NUMEROUS games THIS year.

The one thing I am going to also add is that I think Sony can have the real jump here...because if you think about it, the PSV should (in theory) do or offer the same kind of innovation that the Wii U controller has showed (in terms of connectivity & interoperability).

The difference being is that Sony has it THIS year. It's something people really need to start pondering, discussing & having an open mind about.

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fluffydelusions4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

I'd like to know about the online system and how much those controllers will cost. I saw they are still using Mii's which is kind of scary. And the fact that 3DS still uses friend codes doesn't offer much hope.

stragomccloud4699d ago

3DS does use friend codes. But fortunately, it's one per system now, so it's just like your PSN name or gamertag..... except with a lot of difficult to remember numbers....

Nitrowolf24699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

I don't think it'll be collecting dust, just from the thrid party games.We won't be going into next gen for xbox/PS3 for a while and from whats been shown many multiplat games are possible on Wii U. I expected a much smaller controller though.

They failed to say anything about price/Online.

Well its releasing 2012, i bet by the end f the year. So i expect next E3 i guess, or maybe this TGS.

chasegarcia4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

worst name eva lol. change name please. presentation was also weird. I was confused the whole time. I thought it was a wii add on or a tablet.

btw-I think the idea of a screen on a controller for a console is not too bad but, the name and graphics kill it for me. Also Sony can easily do this with PSVita and PS3 bundle.

Brasi824699d ago

I agree with the fact that the presentation was weird. To be honest, this E3 was one of the worst presented E3's in recent memory for me. Even with new systems, Vita and Wii-U, everything just seemed bland this year. Were is the spunk and excitement from last year? It was all ho-hum, in my opinion of course.

The Great Melon4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

I was really hoping for some big announcements from Sony, but most of the stuff they revealed was expected or non-hype inducing--they basically showed good looking games.

I was hoping for another stunt like Twisted Metal. Even if the Vita looks like good handheld there wasn't enough bang to the presentation. As you put it, this E3 was fairly bland.

Oh well..... now I have to wait for the Tokyo Game show. Let's see what kind of games the Japanese are cooking up.

Valk4699d ago

Who ever wrote this isnt very bright at all. They must have missed the fact that no specs were given and what was shown was on par with PS3 and 360 already in the early stages of development. Even if it were twice as pwerful I'd seriously doubt any 3rd party devs are going to be putting the extra work in to showcase it at this early stage

sporteous1212124699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

How can you tell that it is on par with PS3 and 360? Did we see any gameplay other than the tech demos? For all we know all the videos we saw were pre-rendered.

Edit: Reggie just confirmed that all the videos from third party developers are from other consoles. Disagree with that!

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Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense

Microsoft has now called on Nintendo and Google to aid in its fight with the FTC over its merger with Activision Blizzard.

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Jin_Sakai433d ago (Edited 433d ago )

I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point.

Neonridr433d ago

PS5 + Switch is honestly the best combo.

Jin_Sakai433d ago

Agreed. Both have amazing first party games!

Orchard432d ago

SteamDeck + Switch.

Xbox and PS games are playable on SD.

badz149432d ago

@Orchard

why would you want to play the worst versions of PS5 and Xbox SX games? the only thing the SD runs better than the original is Switch games

Orchard432d ago

@badz SD plays most games well. But if it's not up to your standards, just get a PC. PC/SteamDeck + Switch.

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S2Killinit432d ago

PS5 and Switch is definitely the way to go.

Jin_Sakai432d ago

“The Nintendo switch is a kids play thing compared to steam deck. It pummels the switch into the ground.”

Not thanks. I enjoy Nintendo games and love the OLED display.

FinalFantasyFanatic432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

@Orchard,
Your still missing out on alot of PS games doing that, Personally I'd go PS + Switch, but I also have a PC, so for me it's PS + Switch + PC and that gets me almost every game.

One day I'll get a Steam Deck to compliment my PC library of games, maybe when Steam Deck 2 comes out.

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BehindTheRows432d ago

PS5 + Switch + PC. But, close enough :P

The Wood432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

orchard...are you bored in life. Do you love pantomime or wanna be the lead attorney for Microsoft if all you do is cap for the brand doing the least. No disrespect intended but have a child , wife or play golf or something because you presence is weird. Dont strike me mods..... dude cant stop

thorstein431d ago

Well said. And whatever Xbox "exclusive" that I want, I just get for my PC.

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XiNatsuDragnel432d ago

Honestly getting a switch and ps5 is a better combo imo.

Lifexline432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh

Obscure_Observer432d ago

"Lmao who gets that mad at a company wow get some therapy step away from the internet this is affecting you way more then you realize. You guys can be comedy in this website thanks for that laugh"

I´m still laughing! XD

343_Guilty_Spark432d ago

You despise it because of a court battle?

S2Killinit432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

Personally I share his sentiments, for what MS is doing to the industry.

Fu£k MS, seriously.

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Jin_Sakai432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

“You despise it because of a court battle?“

The fact they’re trying to gobble up the worlds largest 3rd party publisher add over 2 years waiting for system sellers.

MontyeKristo431d ago

S2K - What EXACTLY is MS doing to the industry that you despise so much? Please share your thoughts..

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Orchard432d ago

You despise them because of a court case? Feels like an overreaction.

Flawlessmic432d ago

You despise Sony because of what? Great consoles and great game consistenly?

Seems ridiculous hating on the gaming company giving us the most.

Your sd+switch comment is a joke but hey, expect nothing less from you.

notachance432d ago

Honestly it’s kind of amazing how Phil managed to make people like orchard keep defending the console after 2 generations of mediocrity.

thesoftware730432d ago

Lol, I get it..but at this point, what are MS to do? Just sit back and let it be blocked?

Also, remember when other companies agreed with Sony, you didn't seem this perturbed.

porkChop432d ago

What? You're overreacting. This is how literally any court case works. Calling on competitors, witnesses, etc., is standard practice. It's called building a defense. The FTC have been doing the exact same in building their case by calling on Sony for example. You don't build a strong case by making unsubstantiated claims, you need witnesses or documents to back them up.

giovonni432d ago

I mean, it’s logic when it comes to any other company, but it’s an issue when MS does it (builds its case.) It’s way too many emotional comments with no real facts to back it up. Just cause a company says something doesn’t make it factual as specially in the court of law. After reviewing the evidence so far the FTC needs a stronger case.

PapaBop432d ago

If only they put this much effort into actually making their own games.

BehindTheRows432d ago

Exactly. Xbox cheerleaders can drive around this road block all they want, but nothing matters more than this! When they start releasing their OWN games, we can start to credit Microsoft with a contribution to accelerating our medium. Until then, they're simply making useless noise.

CobraKai432d ago

I got all 3 but most of my play time is between PlayStation and Switch…. Yeah MS needs all the help it can get.

JL2930432d ago

Who told you Metroid is months away?

Obscure_Observer432d ago

@Jin_Sakai

"I’m really starting to despise Microsoft and Xbox at this point. Might just sell the Series X and buy a Switch to compliment our PS5’s. Metroid, Zelda: TotK, and Pikmin 4 are just months away at this point."

Finally! Do it! Bookmarked!

NotoriousWhiz432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

You can hate the CEO / leadership without hating the product. Don't let company politics ruin your enjoyment of a product.

Also, Switch is great. If you don't have one, I can highly recommend it, even with reduced performance compared to the current gen consoles.

BehindTheRows432d ago

I agree with your sentiment, but they go hand-in-hand. Once a company leaves a bad taste in your mouth, you aren't going to desire their products (or may desire them much less than before). And he clearly isn't alone. Xbox's numbers are down all around. That tells me what the public thinks.

In 2023, they have their work cut out for them. If nothing changes, they will eventually fall into obscurity with Nintendo and Sony continuing to truck along doing what they have for over 25 years — providing experiences you cannot get elsewhere. The multitrillion dollar company could learn a thing or two from those mere mortals.

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Focus40432d ago

Did Microsoft touch down there

Tody_ZA431d ago

My combo is PC and PS5. Switch Games are amazing but Nintendo's infrastructure and marketplace puts me off. Decade old games still go for full price and hardly have specials.

MontyeKristo431d ago

You just now despise MS and Xbox? Bro, who you lying to - you been hating on MS and Xbox for yeeeeeeears.

Your mad because the are attempting to buy a company and are calling in people/companies that could possibly aid them in doing so? If the FTC and the UK's counterpart are fighting it - should they just be "okay, okay, you win!" Nah, that's stupid.

Y'all mad for what reason? They are trying to build a bigger better brand and y'all mad. Not like MS and Sony don't own near the same amount of studios, now. It's been lopsided for years but you've never complained or cried foul when Sony was buying up companies/studios.

Get over yourself.

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LOGICWINS433d ago

This is crazy. I can't believe MS dragged Ninty into this drama 😆

PureBlood432d ago

Hopefully they tell them to bugger off!

MEGANE431d ago

This is what nintendo gets for back stabbing Sony, by entertaining MS stupid offers instead of siding with Sony help them, o well, at this point Nintendo seems to be the more stable of the 3 companies, and they compite with no one at the moment.

jonny897432d ago

Sure, the company whose Play Store revenue you want to diminish will certainly help you in acquiring Candy Crush and COD Mobile.

Orchard432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

How will this acquisition have an impact on Googles Android store revenue?

And how are MS trying to diminish their store revenue today? Microsoft even sell devices that run Android and have the Play Store as their marketplace…

Orchard432d ago

I did. I couldn't find any mention of Microsoft planning to pull COD mobile and Candy Crash from the Android Play Store.

Hofstaderman432d ago

Not to mention MS has been a proxy agent in the Apple VS Google saga. So don’t be surprised if MS is banking on that. Slimeballs

Thundercat77432d ago

Wow.... Microsoft is out of control over this matter. I can't help but wonder how many people are they bribing to get this?

badz149432d ago

Maybe we will get news that Nintendo and Google both claim MS approach as harassment too after this.

FinalFantasyFanatic432d ago

I smell an incredible amount of desperation on Microsoft's part, it's getting to the point where the desperation is disgusting.

XiNatsuDragnel432d ago

Microsoft just stop dragging companies into your own mess if you did to them like you did Sony imo you need to give it up with performance Data. Also isn't Google against Microsoft?

lodossrage432d ago

They are, and they'll probably fight the subpoena just like Sony did.

blackblades432d ago

"Google and NoA requested extensions to the deadline to limit or kill their respective subpoenas"

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10 Things Everyone Chooses To Ignore About Nintendo

Nintendo have done some really questionable things in the past, and it's time someone exposed their not-so-family-friendly past.

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Spenok1585d ago

This is a really bad list.... but only because the title sucks and is so all encompassing. If it pointed out that the FANBOYS choose to ignore these things, than sure. But otherwise, these things are well known and documented.

rainslacker1584d ago

Some of the things are really dumb. Especially the connection to the Yakuza. Their reasons are completely baseless, and really idiotic.

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King_Noctis1585d ago (Edited 1585d ago )

“ Once Upon A Time, Nintendo Made Erotic Playing Cards”

“ Nintendo Ran A Love Hotel”

“ Nintendo Was Associated With Gangsters”

“ They Once Had A Cartoon That Was Awful”

Wtf? Those aren’t even gaming related. At this point this dumb site is as bad as GamingBolt, if not worst.

“ They Charge People To Play Classic Games”

In what world do you get to play classic games for free on other console? 🤦‍♂️

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rainslacker1584d ago

i used to like the Mario cartoon. On friday's they'd have the Zelda cartoon.

The yakuza connection was that the Yakuza preferred Nintendo playing cards, and Nintendo did nothing to stop them from buying them...because that's what Nintendo should do for some reason. I'd say most gamers don't realize that nintendo didn't start with computer games. "Love Hotels" aren't illegal, anywhere. Unless they were providing escorts, I don't see the problem.

And the last one, yeah, everyone charges for that. No one gives their stuff away for free just because it's old.

Tross1584d ago (Edited 1584d ago )

Yeah, I'd love for a free service like VC, but I'm willing to pay for the actual games.

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tontontam01585d ago

I did not ignore those, I chose to ACCEPT.

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Nintendo axes debut mobile game Miitomo

Nintendo has announced the closure of Miitomo, which it launched in 2016 as its first foray into smartphone gaming.